Avoid Streaming Music And Videos Using Data

Streaming music and videos using apps such as Spotify, YouTube, or Netflix can be the biggest drains on your iPhone's data. If you want to seriously cut back on how much data you use on your iPhone, only stream music and videos when you're connected to Wi-Fi.

How Do I Avoid Streaming Music And Videos Using Data?

Let's say you stream a lot of videos or music using the Safari app. You can turn off the ability to use Safari with data in the Settings app.

Open Settings.

Tap Cellular.

Make sure the switch next to Cellular Data is on.

Scroll down and turn off the switch next to Safari. You'll know it's off when the switch is gray and positioned to the left.

Pro Tips

You can use this to turn off Cellular Data usage for any specific app!